My guest, Newton Vanriel, is a best-selling author of "The Adventures of the Soul Sistas" - a children's book exploring friendship, self-discovery, and diversity. He is also a professional fundraiser with over 25 years of political, non-profit, and consulting experience.
In this episode, Newton and I discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion and how storytelling can be a powerful tool for promoting these values. Throughout our conversation, Newton shares personal experiences with racism, tips for staying resilient in the face of discrimination, and strategies for promoting inclusivity in the workplace. We also discuss the power of literature in facilitating conversations on diversity and inclusion and offer guidance for up-and-coming leaders on promoting these values in their organizations.
Why you need to listen to this episode:
- Gain insights on the power of storytelling in promoting values of diversity and inclusion.
- Hear about personal experiences with racism and strategies for staying resilient in the face of discrimination.
- Discover strategies for leaders to foster inclusivity in the workplace
- Get advice for anyone who feels like an "only" in their organization
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Episode Guide and Timestamps:
- Introduction to Adventures of the Soul Sistas: [0:43]
- The relevance of Adventures of the Soul Sistas in discussions on race and diversity: [1:41]
- The inspiration behind Newton's creation of a children's book: [2:49]
- Newton's personal experiences with and strategies for coping with racism: [5:38]
- Tips on staying resilient when facing racism: [8:50]
- Strategies for leaders to foster inclusivity in the workplace: [10:50]
- How stories and literature can facilitate conversations on diversity and inclusion: [16:38]
- Advice for up-and-coming leaders on promoting diversity and inclusion: [18:54]
- Newton's book recommendations: [19:36]
- Guidance for those who feel isolated in their workplace due to differences: [21:26]
- Newton's parting words of wisdom: [23:14]
